Almost 200 years of combined creativity. Introducing our team.

James
Heath

_Director

Our Director, James Heath, brings a wealth of experience to Hálló Digital. With over a decade in graphic & web design, he has been instrumental in shaping the industry.

His achievements include working on the first e-commerce airline website, creating marketing ideas for Coca-Cola and running an award-winning e-commerce business.

In addition to working on Hálló Digital clients, James’s design, UX and SEO expertise is often used by blue chip corporations, including Atos, Genpact, RedHat, and Rackspace.

Brands with which he has been personally engaged include: Coca-Cola Enterprises, NHS, Virgin, KLM Airlines, Body Shop, Scholl, Canon, Sanyo, Phone 4U, Loop Mobile, Heal’s, Figleaves, Honda, Hyundai and Jaguar.

Keith
Lucas

_Brand Consultant

Keith was formerly Consulting Director of Landor Associates and Planning Director at Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, after a number of years in marketing management positions including pan-European Head of Marketing Communications with Samsung consumer products and Product Marketing Manager at Citroën cars.

He has created, developed and repositioned brands across many sectors, including broadcast, publishing, airlines, airports, luxury goods, perfumery, telecoms, cars, energy, consumer electronics, professional services and banking.

Brands with which he has been personally engaged include: AOG, BBC, Discovery Networks, Reed Elsevier, BAA, Farrer & Co, Firmenich, Rolex, Ford, Jaguar, Citroën, BP, McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, Saffery Champness, Samsung and Motorola.

Hilary
Saltzman

_Storyteller

Hilary has spent the last 20 years helping develop value propositions, marketing messaging and collateral for big B2B brands, mainly within the IT and technology sector including Atos, Fujitsu, BT, Tata Communications, Virgin Media, Vodafone etc.

Hilary has experience in the financial sector, most recently working with Experian to develop value props for 3 new platform services that they have launched. She has also worked with the NHS to help simplify their technical language and create a more human feel to their internal messaging.

Ben
Brewis

_Designer

Our designer, Ben Brewis, brings 23 years of professional graphic design experience, working with online lifestyle magazines, the music industry and was the head of digital design for two photography studios.

Ben was head of the design department for the seminal Good Looking Records label, and provided promotional materials for records labels based in the UK, US & Australia.

His digital fine art has been exhibited by galleries in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, and has published an illustrated book.

Brands with which he has been personally engaged include: British Gas, Disney, Hilton, Sky, Co-op and Oxford University Press, Alchemy, Loop Mobile, Scholl, Peperami, Eurocamp and Natwest.

Richard
Heaton

_Web Developer

Richard Heaton, is a pro developer with over 24 years of experience. Specialised in bespoke website development with php, MySQL and JavaScript.

He has developed robust websites ranging from e-commerce to property management systems and information sites for estate agents and societies.

Clients including Easyjet, Lee Kum Kee, solicitors, retailers, large landowners and charitable organisations.

Richard’s experience extends beyond pure development, as he excels at identifying and implementing effective solutions to complex challenges, including seamless integration with third-party systems.

Zbyszek
Czarnecki

_Web Developer

Zbyszek is a highly skilled and dedicated Front-End Developer who brings over 15 years of extensive development experience to the role, having collaborated with a diverse range of clients over the course of his career.

These include brands such as Seat, Viacom, Alchemy, Scholl Europe, Bang & Olufsen, and Energizer, among others, showcasing his versatility and expertise in the field.

He proficiently writes and develops code in a variety of languages and frameworks, including PHP, React, Astro, Next.js and Typescript, as well as working on headless site architectures, and e-commerce platforms BigCommerce and Shopify.

Dan
Jones

_Software Engineer

Dan is a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for crafting robust, user-focused solutions. With extensive experience in full-stack development, he thrives on turning complex challenges into elegant, efficient code.

He codes in PHP, React, Astro, Next.js and Typescript, as well as working on headless site architectures, and e-commerce platforms such as WordPress.

Dan’s keen eye for detail ensure seamless project delivery, keeping up to date with emerging technologies. Outside of coding, you’ll find him exploring new hiking trails or tinkering with the latest tech gadgets.

Mike
Wilcox

_Film

Mike has been skillfully crafting compelling visual stories since 2008, establishing himself as a talent in the field. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of collaborating with a remarkably diverse range of clients, spanning from small, local businesses just starting out, to internationally recognised global brands with a worldwide presence. Mike has a great ability to adapt and deliver high-quality work across various scales and industries.

Mikes film skills can be seen on content used by Sony, Odeon, Gladstn, GQ, Hilton, Netflix and Moët & Chandon.

Matt
Madden

_Photography

Matt has been taking photos for the last ten years and specialises in food, portrait and interiors photography. He has worked with clients including Amazon, Lloyds Bank, Mars and Holland & Barrett.

Prior to being a professional freelance photographer, he spent seven years experience working in digital marketing with brands such as Yves Saint Laurent and Virgin Trains.

Jenna
Farren

_Copywriter

Jenna is an expert at creating SEO’d keyword content for our client’s websites.

She has had the opportunity to work with a range of our clients, including Scholl, Loop Mobile, and Evolve Therapeutic Fostering.

Each project challenged Jenna to adapt her approach - from simplifying complex product features, to creating emotionally resonant content that connects with the target audience.